Pendleton Plans a New Court House in 1880
In Umatilla County Oregon officials argue a new county courthouse is needed but costly. The project shifts from town docks to the central Court Block as plans call for a $70,000 structure with a 50 foot tower, jail, and multiple offices. Completion targeted for July 1880 amid broader town improvements and electric lighting expansion.
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Umatilla
Sue
Clark Sure
John Luhrs
Pendleton
Mont Yal
Old Court House
Jege
Walla Walla
Parkes
Pendles
Umatilla County Court House
Golden Rule
Ovo Urner
J. M. Bee
Dr. Gi In
Chris Renney
K. G. Thompson
Baado
Presbyterian Church
Southern Methodist Church
C. Taylor
A. Lent
Jeohnson & ‘Druck
E.R. Parkes
T. M. Boyd
J. Whitaker
Qemee Hays
Reece
J. HL. Turner
P. Sasser
Rereta Carria
Moree
John Shall
Charles Wilkins
Jackson
L. Reith
A. W. Schulze
Howard
I. P
Mitchell
Hanna
Cott
Caboon
Sharon
Hum
KJ , Geer
Bie Ki Te Dwelli
Davis
Pendleton Churches Face Vast Growth and Modernization
Seven denominations in Pendleton discuss church buildings and leadership. The Congregational church on Webb and Johnson boasts a two-lot lot with lawn. led by Rev C W Lucas in 184 and completed west wing in 1880. Costs reached about $2600 with local donations. Regular services, Sunday school, and midweek prayer meetings are held. pastors have cordial relations with other churches and invite all to communion. A Catholic church at Webb and College displays a handsome new building with a prominent bell, reflecting the town’s religious activity.
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Congregational Church
Webb and Johnson Streets
C. W. Lucas
Air. Lens and
Oller
Mr. Lucas
Oregon City
Hi. Lee
Webb and
College Streets
Pendleton Manufacturing Co Opens for Liberal Patronage
Pendleton Manufacturing Co is described as an enterprise incorporated in 14 with $100,000 capital. Henry Stover serves as president with Norman Hendry, secretary, J B Ray treasurer, and I OB. Alan as manager. Ground broke in fall 1885. the flume built that winter. buildings erected in 1Aa. Saunders, a woodwright, installed the Lettell turbine wheel. Mahana's harvestor issue caused management changes. Sanders became supervising tender of the shops. Stock now held by leaseholders. Stover remains president, Ray secretary and treasurer. Shops boast the latest lathes and planers. workers skilled. patterns made quickly. Foundry led by an experienced moulder. total staff small but to expand in spring.
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Pendleton
Pendleton Electric Light Company
Pendleton Manufacturing Company
Thie
W. 8. Byers & Co
Heisler
Nye
Wind
Wis Kcon
ISX
Pendleton Electric Light & Power Company
Byer
W. F. Matlock
J. G. Thompson
F. 1. Clapton
Edison Ames
Pendleton Elewtric Light & Power Company
Henry Stover
Norman Hendrys
J.B. Ray
I OB. Alan
K. Saunders
Woillewright
Lettell
Mahana
Sanders
J. B. Ray
Morthand
Pioneer Firm Alexander Fraser of Pendleton
A historical sketch details the rise of Alexander Fraser, Pendleton's prominent firm. It covers KR Alexander and B Lobenstein purchasing Livermore & Heagle in 1878, later Jacob Fraser joining, and NK Fraser assuming interests. It notes the brick building, large stock, and the firm’s expansion across Umatilla and neighboring counties.
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Mevander & Fraser
Alexander & Fraser
KR. Alexander
Mandleton
B. Lobenstein
Geners Merchandise
Livermore & Heagle
Alexander & Lobenstein
Lobenstein
Jacob Fraser
Fraser
NK. Frazer
Alexander
Naive
Alexander & Prager
Alexander Wea
Germany
Land
United States
Isea
Oregon
Baker City
Awoka
Pendleton
Iszh
1 C. O. FP
Order of
United Work
Alexander la
Wae Atom
N. OK. Praeer
Empire Communvion Company
Lin
Tak
Uncatilla Landing
Wendieton
Alexander & Frazer
Grm
Grn
Alexander Dé Fraser
Umatilla
Countie
Thistle
Pendleton Churches and Leaders Highlight Town’s Faith
The town’s churches are described with cost and dates, noting Immanuel Episcopal built 1883 with rectory and grounds, Rev. W. E. Potwine and other officers. Methodist Episcopal on Thompson street, oldest, cost 2000, Rev. J. C. Kirkman praised for long service. various aid societies and missions are listed. Presbyterian nearing completion on Corner Alta and Vincent streets with Rev. T. M. Boyd, and brick Church South at Webb and Lilith with Rev. M. V. How, plus women’s temperance and youth groups meeting regularly.
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Vather Deltoo
Johnson Street
W. E. Potwine
Europe
Eame Efrort
Alta
Webb
J.C. Kirkman
Lavdiew’ Aid Society
N. BE. Deapain
W. J. Fletcher
Hore Missionary Society
Mra
Fletehor
Johneon Strente
Alta Atront
George J. Downey
Pendleton
Montana
Presbyterian Church
Alin
Vincent Strets
T. M. Boyd
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
N. E. Despain
W. M. Dongle
Tora
W. EB. Crews
Mise Clara Yorkes
Band of Hope
Mins Elsie Folsom
Pendleton National Bank Incorporation Report
Pendleton National Bank was incorporated in April 1887 with paid in capital of 0,000. Officers include President James Steel Vice President RB Sargent Cashier Lehman Blum Directors James Steel J Loowenberg Portland J P Adams Adama Pendleton W R Matlock and Benjamin Selling Pendleton. Quarters are on Main Street near Court and Water in a building owned by the Pendleton Building Association. The bank is described as enterprising and public spirited with Lehman Blum noted for long Pendleton residency and civic work.
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Lowuton
Pendleton National Hank
James Steel
RB. Sargent
Lehman Dum
Directom
J. Loowenberg
Portland
J. PF
Adama
Lehman Blan
W. PF
Matlock
Benjamin Selling
Pendleton
Lehman Biwn
Ile
Pondieton
Blumlethe
Traule
Ewe
Chopton and Koogh Insurance and Real Estate Firm
ChOPTON and Koogh operate a general real estate and insurance firm in Pendleton. They act as agents in buying or selling property, rent houses, collect rents, and handle taxes for residents or non residents. They represent many fire and life insurers and offer loans on farms and personal security. The firm lists Mowers, F. T. Clopton, and ED among its members, praising reliability and prompt returns. Mr Clapton is noted as a veteran Pendleton resident and former postman, with chapter and lodge connections and trusted reputation.
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Heal Metate
Basurance Ngnake
Seger ‘Tetera
Tontine
Ponileton
F. T. Clopton
Clapton
Umatilla County
Oregon
Mort Rollable
Cleveland
Pendleton
Emaller
Royal Arch Masons
Blu
BE. D
Ithe Aare Bos Base
Wrckdnan Ea Endieton
Davenbery & Co Lead Pendleton Firm's Rise and Plans
The firm of L. Davenbery & Co established on Main Street Pendleton, with partners L. Dasentwry and George Ash, grew from New York origins to a thriving operation. They expanded everlarger store space, warehouses, and a public profile as they plan a larger building to meet rising demand and equity in purchasing from eastern and western traders.
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L. Davenbery & Co
Mendleton
Alwive
Davenbery & Co
Court
L. Dasentwry
Deone Ash
L. Dieenberg
San Pine Date
Tro
Dulles
Walla Walla
Howlin Nhouwke
Pendleton
Necemary Nopalestic Finn Beegan
Ihawed Jworve Ash
New York
Hele Tewle
Wosenber & Co
Teade Tt
Pradleson Planing Mia A Successful and Useful Industry
The article outlines the Pradleson Planing Mill near the river and Main Street, tracing its founding by J. M. Heatley about twelve years earlier. It details ownership changes, expansions, and the plant’s growth to about 20,000 dollars invested by 1887, with yearly output around 80,000 dollars and a workforce of twelve to twenty men as the mill diversified into various carpentry and lumber operations.
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J. M. Heatley
N. W. Hawn
Atrent
Wateon& Luli
Por Ley & Hawn
Sharon & Co
Sharon
Uiemmwlyex
Wateu
Dusiness Anager
Id. Hales
J. Mulmnan
MM. Harel
Yard Roanager
Aone
M. Brown
C. Dave Swearingon
Tee
John Metihen
Batt
J. Tronaline
Seta Ao Thi
M.J Wisn Hira
Jeu
Platt
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District Attorney's Office
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St. Louis
Iran
Hunt
Erette
Deepain & Howard
Standard Pendleton
Despain & Howard
Buckingham
Ig Corny
Pome Tee
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Main #trent
Nebraska
Pendleton's Churches
Pendleton Manufacturing CO
Tram
EVO Goat
Arkwosus
Little Rock
State Grange
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Clapton & Pay
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Pendleton National
Hank
Chopton & Koogh
Pradleson
Mia
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